Head praises Telford school staff and medical services over pupil's medical emergency
A headteacher has praised staff and medical workers who came to the aid of a student at Telford school.
The air ambulance and two other ambulances attended Charlton School, in Wellington, on Tuesday to deal with what was described as a "serious medical incident".
It has now been confirmed that the emergency services had attended to treat a pupil at the school.
Headteacher Andrew McNaughton said: "We had a serious medical incident at our school yesterday.
"I'd like to thank the staff who responded so quickly, and the emergency services who gave great care to the student."
In an update to parents and carers the school on Wednesday said that they have spoken to the family who say that the student remains in hospital in a "serious but stable condition and they are awaiting further medical assessment and treatment."
The school statement adds: "Both the family and us as a school are very grateful for your messages of support for the student. We have passed these on to the family.
"We again send our very best wishes to the student and family at this difficult time."
The air ambulance landed at the Apley Avenue school at around 1.37pm on Tuesday, where the crew provided care for the student before they were taken to hospital by a land ambulance on blue lights.
